San Luis Taqueria is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Nashville.

1. San Luis Taqueria

8.5
369 Harding Pl, Nashville, TN
Mexican Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Alex H.Alex Hostetler: Carnitas are better than the barbacoa. Dank authentic tacos. Try the mango water

Jayme G.Jayme Gavisk: Order your AMAZING tacos at the window and take them home. Don't forget green sauce!

Claudia F.Claudia Figueroa: Great food, the hot sause is the best!

Mas Tacos Por Favor is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Nashville.

2. Mas Tacos Por Favor

9.2
732 McFerrin Ave (at W Eastland Ave.), Nashville, TN
Taco Restaurant · Greenwood · 138 tips and reviews

Billy B.Billy Barkensdale: Love these tacos! Carnitas & Chicken are tops!

Terry Q.Terry Quaranta: Elite and carnitas

wendy q.wendy quinn: THE best elote I've EVER eaten! EVER!!! Get It!

Saint Añejo is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Nashville.

3. Saint Añejo

8.4
1120 McGavock St, Nashville, TN
Mexican Restaurant · 46 tips and reviews

Morgan S.Morgan Stahl: Super cool atmosphere - got shrimp and mango tacos (yum!) Also, my bf recommends the carnitas and hot chicken tacos.

Kelly A.Kelly Anne: Guacamole was amazing! Tried both the chicken quesadilla and shrimp and mango quesadilla. They were unbelievable! Great atmosphere and awesome service.

Robert J.Robert Jaeger: Nice spot but didn't love it as much as the other restaurants in the ownership group. Verago upstairs bar for the view or Whiskey Kitchen for a great lunch. Kayne Prime for a knockout dinner.

La Hacienda Taqueria Mexican Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Nashville.

4. La Hacienda Taqueria Mexican Restaurant

7.8
2615 Nolensville Pike (Joyner Avenue), Nashville, TN
Mexican Restaurant · 41 tips and reviews

John K.John K: Good Sweet Tea just one more thing I like about this place. Carnitas awesome! Guacamole wonderful.

Katie C.Katie Casey: Very good Mexican! Excellent rice and beans. Make sure you get the Paletas popsicles afterwards.

Scott B.Scott Brooks: best cheese enchiladas in the city.

Las Palmas Mexican Restaurante is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Nashville.

5. Las Palmas Mexican Restaurante

7.4
1905 Hayes Street, Nashville, TN
Mexican Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews

Cyndie T.Cyndie Todd: Carnitas Tacos al Carbon son fantásticos!

Rachel W.Rachel Wilson: Great happy hour specials, great Mexican food. My favorite place for Mexican in Nashville hands down. Read more.

Christina H.Christina Hatcher: Terrible service, salsa is tomatoes sauce and jalapeño juice, asking for cilantro to flavor said salsa will cost you .50

Cilantro Mexican Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Nashville.

6. Cilantro Mexican Grill

7.3
2330 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN
Mexican Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Mason S.Mason Spencer: Carnitas with chile verde was delicious!

Amanda B.Amanda Bell: You can't go wrong with the pollo con arroz. Best in Nashville! 2 for 1 house margaritas on Sundays.

Tim E.Tim Edwards: Party of 10 and we tried 10 different dishes. Everything was perfect.

Blanco Tacos & Tequila is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Nashville.

7. Blanco Tacos & Tequila

8.4
530 Broadway, Nashville, TN
Mexican Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews

Mark A.Mark Adams: Get the braised chicken enchiladas. Top 10 ever. Also good deselection of tequilas and mezcal. Highly recommended!!!

Mark B.Mark B: Newer place on Broadway. Very good Mexican food with fresh ingredients...especially the guacamole. The margaritas were on point. Very attentive staff and the place has a chic vibe.

Nada is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Nashville.

8. Nada

8.4
202 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN
Mexican Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

ChristinaChristina: Roasted mushroom enchiladas. Yum! Fun space, great drinks and food, and our waitress was wonderful!

Ashley K.Ashley Knight: Loved the street corn & fish tacos

Yaron Z.Yaron Zakai-Or: The Baja Fish Tacos, Enchilada Suiza and the street corn are all great.

Trader Joe's is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Nashville.

9. Trader Joe's

9.0
3909 Hillsboro Pike (Btw Abbott Martin Rd. & Richard Jones Rd.), Nashville, TN
Grocery Store · Green Hills · 65 tips and reviews

Beth L.Beth Lawrence: Their chocolate fudge Brownie baking mix is delicious!! So is the peanut butter cream cheese. The dairy products are extremely well priced, too.

Beth I.Beth Inglish: Shop here during the weekdays to beat the crowds.

Amy W.Amy Whidby: Sea Salt & Turbinado sugar dark chocolate almonds are ahh-mazing!!!

La Terraza is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Nashville.

10. La Terraza

7.7
2256 Murfreesboro Pike (Nashboro Blvd), Nashville, TN
Mexican Restaurant · Nashboro Village · 27 tips and reviews

Andrew B.Andrew Berry: Excellent food and service. Friendly staff. Outdoor dining area is nice. Try the Molcajete Jalisco, you won't regret it!!!

Ashley F.Ashley Fulcher: Their margaritas are fabulous! #ijs

Aaron S.Aaron Shaff: The negative tip to this place is completely untrue! Clearly opening horizons is not possible! Food is great and all margaritas use sweet and sour mix ! Duh it is cut with water, 12 to 1 porportions!

The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Nashville.

11. The Cheesecake Factory

8.5
2133 Green Hills Village Dr (at Hillsboro Pike), Nashville, TN
American Restaurant · Green Hills · 126 tips and reviews

RobynRobyn: I have food allergies and our server brought out the chef to find a meal without: dairy, soy, eggs, wheat, nuts, coconut, or beans. Excellent service! Thanks!

MateoMateo: Go during happy hour 4-6pm. $5 cocktails and appetizers. So much food! See gopher at the bar. Great guy

RK F.RK Follese: The food is great, but the portion will make you want to kill yourself when you finish.

Las Cazuelas Mexican Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Nashville.

12. Las Cazuelas Mexican Grill

7.2
4114 Nolensville Pike (Harding Pl), Nashville, TN
Mexican Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Holly Marie M.Holly Marie Mathews: Best Mexican in Nashville. Corizo tacos and guac are my favs

Justin B.Justin Bird: I second the vote for tacos autenticos. Chorizo, chicken or beef...all great.

Michael A.Michael Ashby: The taco auténticos are out of this world. Mix and match -- they're all fantastic!

El Palenque Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Nashville.

13. El Palenque Restaurant

7.3
2210 Crestmoor Rd, Nashville, TN
Mexican Restaurant · Green Hills · 10 tips and reviews

Fred H.Fred Hibbert: Great food at a reasonable price. I had #7 on the lunch menu....Yum!

Bob C.Bob Collie: Good food but rude waiters. Chicken soup is the best.

tinatina: Try the steak fajitas with jalapeños instead of bell peppers

Las Palmas Mexican Restaurante is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Nashville.

14. Las Palmas Mexican Restaurante

7.1
8167 Highway 100, Nashville, TN
Mexican Restaurant · Traceside · 12 tips and reviews

David S.David S: Delicious margaritas, chicken fajitas, queso and flan!

Annie B.Annie B.: The fajitas are the bomb! Try the beef with a little bit of lime on the meat.

Larry B.Larry Bell: The Speedy Gonzales is delicious.

Cinco De Mayo is one of The 15 Best Places for Carnitas in Nashville.

15. Cinco De Mayo

7.2
358 White Bridge Pike (Charlotte Pike), Nashville, TN
Mexican Restaurant · Whitebridge · 24 tips and reviews

Alex P.Alex Peacock: Try the steak tacos. You won’t go wrong! Great beer prices and margaritas. If you order the habanero salsa be prepared to get lit up👍

Keith L.Keith Lowen: Skip las palmos. This place is better.

Rachel V.Rachel Valosik: Fish tacos are very good, but they will mess up a to-go order. Be sure to check it! Also, waiters are friendly, but cashier/manager doesn't care if you're here or not. Best salsa in town.